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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.43, 12,867.45 and 6,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.43, 12,867.45 and 6,114.27 is: 9,176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.43 : 12,867.45 = 6,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.43/12,867.45 = 6,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.43x = 12,867.45 × 6,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.43x = 78,675,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,675,063.51/8,573.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.61

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